Expanding Institutional-Grade Staking Services in Japan

BitGo, the world’s leading digital asset qualified custodian and staking provider, is proud to announce Omakase Inc., as its first validator partner based in Japan. This partnership strengthens institutional staking services in the region, combining BitGo’s industry-leading security and trust with Omakase’s deep technical expertise and local market leadership.

Founded in 2013, BitGo has been at the forefront of institutional digital asset security, custody, and liquidity, serving over 2,000 clients across 90 countries. With the growing institutional demand for staking—especially following the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs in the U.S.—this collaboration enables clients in Japan to stake securely while leveraging BitGo’s robust infrastructure.

Institutional Staking on the Rise

Staking has rapidly emerged as a critical component of the digital asset ecosystem, allowing investors to earn rewards while securing blockchain networks. With Japan seeing increased institutional interest in staking, BitGo recognized Omakase’s expertise in running over 20 blockchain validators and its comprehensive support for blockchain projects.

The collaboration initially supports Bitcoin-related assets, Ethereum, and Berachain, with plans to expand to additional networks in the future.

"Partnering with BitGo—one of the most trusted and recognized names in digital asset custody—is a game-changer for Omakase and Japan’s staking market. As BitGo’s First Validator Partner in Japan, we are bringing institutional-grade security and reliability to staking. BitGo’s unmatched reputation and expertise, combined with our local market leadership, will drive the next phase of growth for staking in Japan. We’re proud to work with an industry leader to expand opportunities for our clients and set a new standard for staking in the region."
— Eisuke Watanabe, CEO of Omakase

A Shared Vision for Staking Growth in Japan

Through this partnership, BitGo and Omakase are committed to expanding Japan’s staking ecosystem, ensuring that institutions and enterprises can stake with confidence while benefiting from secure, compliant, and reliable infrastructure.

"Japan is an exciting market for digital assets, and institutional demand for staking is stronger than ever. At BitGo, we are committed to providing institutions with the security and reliability they need. Omakase’s deep technical expertise, broad network coverage, and proven success in blockchain validation make them the ideal partner to help drive institutional staking adoption in Japan. We’re thrilled to welcome them as our first validator partner in the region and look forward to shaping the future of staking together."
— Abel Seow, Head of APAC Sales, BitGo

As Japan’s digital asset landscape continues to grow, BitGo and Omakase will work together to offer secure, seamless staking solutions that meet the needs of institutional investors and enterprises.

For more information on BitGo’s staking services, visit https://www.bitgo.com/products/staking/.


About Omakase Inc.

Omakase Inc., was established in January 2024 as the engineering subsidiary of Kudasai Inc. The company primarily focuses on validator operations, development, and maintenance for both domestic and international blockchain projects, as well as providing consulting services for related technologies. As of April 2024, Omakase manages validator operations with delegated crypto assets exceeding 20 billion JPY.

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